How far is Hollywood, CA from Fullerton, CA?
The driving distance from Hollywood, CA to Fullerton, CA is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Fullerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Fullerton.
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Start on Vine Street
38 m · 10 sec · Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Sunset Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 South
1189 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
1376 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Commonwealth Avenue
95 m · 9 sec · West Commonwealth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Commonwealth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Fullerton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Santa Ana Freeway
Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Hollywood and Sunny near Fullerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Fullerton?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Hollywood and 16 miles from Fullerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hollywood and Sunny near Fullerton.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Gardens.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Fullerton. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.86 km).
#1 Hollywood
District in Los Angeles, California, United States
| Population | 167,664 |
| Coordinates | 34.0983400, -118.3267400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fullerton
The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 139,921 |
| Coordinates | 33.8702900, -117.9253400 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fullerton (-117.92534, 33.87029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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